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Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless Network Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 5-1: Password Screen Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type Figure 5-7: HeartBeat Signal Connection Type Figu
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Figure 5-28: Wireless Client List Figure 5-29: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 5-30: Security Tab - Firewall Figure 5-31: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Figure 5-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy Figure 5-33: Internet Policy Summary Figure 5-34: List of PCs Figure 5-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range For
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely and with a greater range of up to twice as far as standard Wireless-G.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network. ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11).
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port. DMZ Green.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 1. Power down your network devices. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 3. Fix the direction of the antennas. Place the antennas at a 45 degree angle for best performance. 4.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Overview NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the Web-based Utility. HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help” for more information on TCP/IP.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster • PPPoE. Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster • HeartBeat Signal. HeartBeat Signal (HBS) is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. If your ISP is Telstra, then select HeartBeat Signal. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Server IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster DHCP Server. DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or you don’t want a DHCP server, then click the Disable radio button (no other DHCP features will be available). Start IP Address. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. DDNS.com DDNS Service.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature. Enable/Disable.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing will automatically adjust how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination. NAT. If this Router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, select Enable. If another Router exists on your network, select Disable.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless. Select Enabled to enable wireless capabilities or Disabled to disable wireless. Network Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only 802.11g devices, select Wireless G-Only.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WEP, WPA Personal, PSK2, PSK2-Mixed, WPA-Enterprise, PSK2 + RADIUS, and RADIUS. (WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA is a stronger security method than WEP. PSK2 stands for Pre-shared Key 2, and is stronger than WPA-Personal.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster PSK2. PSK2 is stronger than WPA Personal and gives you one encryption method, AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (PSK2) PSK2-Mixed. PSK2-Mixed gives you either WPA-Personal (TKIP) or PSK2 (AES) encryption. Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster PSK2 + RADIUS. This option features a PSK2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) AES is the type of encryption method used. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address and port number, along with the shared secret (authentication key) shared by the Router and the server. Last, enter the Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disabled. Access Restriction Prevent PCs listed below from accessing the wireless network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Advanced Wireless Frame Burst Mode. Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products. The default setting is Enabled. AP Isolation.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster CTS Protection Mode. CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode’s default setting is Auto. The Router will automatically use CTS Protection Mode when your Wireless-G products are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. This function boosts the Router’s ability to catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance. Beacon Interval.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Security Tab - Firewall The Firewall screen offers filters that block specific Internet data types and block anonymous Internet requests. Select the checkbox to enable a feature. Firewall SPI Firewall Protection. Enable this feature to employ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Internet Filter Filter Anonymous Internet Requests.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, L2TP, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall. IPSec Pass-through. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster To create an Internet Access policy: 1. Select a number from the Access Policy drop-down menu. 2. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided. 3. To enable this policy, click Enabled. 4. Click the Edit List button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The Internet Access PCs List screen will appear. You can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address. You can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding Single Port Forwarding The Single Port Forwarding screen provides options for customization of port services for common applications. When users send this type of request to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate computer.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding The Applications and Gaming Tab allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is sent to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules. Port Triggering Range Application Name.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security. Management Router Access Router Password and Re-enter to Confirm. You can change the Router’s password from here. Enter a new Router password and then type it again in the Re-enter to Confirm field to confirm. Web Access Web Utility Access.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Allow Remote IP Address. If you want to be able to access the Router from any external IP address, select Any IP Address. If you want to specify an external IP address or range of IP addresses, then select the second option and complete the fields provided. Remote Management Port. Enter the port number that will be open to outside access. Backup and Restore Backup Configurations.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Log To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disabled. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enabled. Logviewer IP Address. For a permanent record of the Router’s activity logs, Logviewer software must be used. This software can be downloaded from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Ping test allows you to check the status of your Internet connection. Ping Test. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test, the packet size, and how many times you wish to test it. Then, click the Start to Ping button. The Ping screen will then display the test results. Click the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen. Traceroute Test.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Click the Restore Factory Defaults button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. This feature is disabled by default. Figure 5-45: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Note: The Router will lose all of the settings you have customized.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. Router Information Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware. Current Time. This shows the time, as you set on the Setup Tab. Internet MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP. Host Name. If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup Tab. Domain Name.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen. The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. Local MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. Router IP Address. This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network. Subnet Mask.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option. 4.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 5. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility. • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router. • Refer to “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your Ethernet Adapter” to verify that your computer has an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 7. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet application. This would require you to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific computer. This also applies to the Internet applications you are using.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forward tab. 2. Disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding. Keep this information in case you want to use it at a later time. 3. Go to the Applications & Gaming => DMZ tab. 4. Select Enable next to DMZ.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default. Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it. This will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factory default settings. In other words, the Router will revert to its original factory configuration. 12. I need to upgrade the firmware.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492. • If you are having some difficulties, perform the following steps: 1. To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. 2.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Frequently Asked Questions After using SecureEasySetup, my existing wireless devices can no longer connect to the Router. SecureEasySetup uses WPA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not support WPA-Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network. You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices. Re-run the Setup Wizard.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router’s current hardware design supports up to 100Mbps Ethernet on its Internet port; however, the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of your broadband connection. The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on the LAN side of the Router.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster the same time, even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer. How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If you are experiencing corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client, try using another FTP program.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster What is DMZ Hosting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting. To get the LAN IP address, see “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” If DMZ Hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router? No.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user’s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. What is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster WPA Personal. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, enter a Passphrase (pre-shared key) of 8-64 characters, and enter a Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. WPA Enterprise. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer. 3. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility, and click the Administration tab. 4. Click Firmware Upgrade, and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear. 5.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix D: Windows Help Almost Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with the Router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter. This IP address is used for the Router’s filtering, forwarding, and/or DMZ features.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering. Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address. The example in Figure E-3 shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix D: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GR Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port Buttons Reset LEDs Power, DMZ, Wireless, Ethernet (1-4), Internet Peak Gain of the Antenna 2 dBi Transmitted Power 802.11g: 17 ± 1 dBm (Typical) 802.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Power External, 12V DC, 500mA Certifications FCC, Wi-Fi Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix G: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
